renting when you've got points on licence?

[matty624]

After 14+ years of having a clean driving licence I was 'done' doing 35mph in a 30 (no signs around and it was an industrial area, and what appeared to be dual carriageway!) - result - 3 points!
That happened in September 2002.
To add insult to injury, I think I may have been 'done' again the other day. Again what appeared to be dual carriageway, this time in the middle of nowhere in the Lake District, this time going 70. (those who have read their highway codes recently will know that you can go 70mph on dual carriageways!) However, a mile down the road there were signs for a dual carriagway ahead!!! So being the pessimist that I am, I think the speed limit where the nice man in blue zapped me may have been 60!
So presuming I now have 6 points on my licence (you're allowed 12 apparently), has anyone been and rented cars with points on their licences. Does it cause any sort of problem with the rental people? We've rented this time with Dollar (through Airline network, fantastic deal £181/week for a minivan!)
I'm really quite worried because my dw refuses point blank to drive in Florida, despite my continuous reassurances that it's actually easier to drive there than back home. Can anyone help who is in the know?
Ian

 

[Goofyish]

As far as I know, if you are legally entitled to drive in the UK then you should have no problems.

I'm sure last time I rented a car in Florida they didn't even take the licence out of the plastic wallet - just looked at the name, address and licence number on the front, (although I haven't got any points anyway).

 

[rob@rar.org.uk]

There was a recent thread on this (try the search function to look for it) and the conclusion seemed to be that there was no problem with hiring cars if you had points for speeding.

Regards

Rob

 

[kazzie]

Ian,

I know for a fact that Dollar don't have a problem if you have points on your licence! Don't worry at all.But if it makes you feel better e-mail them that question and when they reply print off a copy of it and take it along for reassurance

 

[PoohBears#1fan]

I'd not even considered that this may be a problem to be honest, surely if it is, they'd make it known at time of booking as since they introduction of those wonderful revenue earning speed cameras, most people seem to have points nowadays.

 

[Minniespal]

I've had no problems. The first two times we were there I had 3 points on my licence and it was never mentioned.

 

[matty624]

Thanks all you've reassured me. I think it's almost becoming inevitable that sooner or later you'll make a mistake and get caught out (there are so many cameras and men in blue), even if you're are really law abiding as I try to be. It amazes me the idiots who over take me, cut me up etc who either are exceedingly lucky not to get caught, or in fact have been and now drive illegally! I'll just have to keep my head down (drive absolutely everywhere at 30!) for the next three years, and then get my nice clean licence back.
Thanks all,
Ian